How to Get Started with SERP API

Get started quickly with Bright Data’s SERP API by following these simple steps. Sign in, create your proxy, and verify your account to begin collecting search engine data effortlessly.

if you haven’t yet signed up for Bright Data, you can sign up for free, and when adding your payment method, you’ll receive a $5 credit to get you started!

1. Sign in
2. Navigate to My Zones

   In My Zones page, under SERP API click Get started

   If you already have an active proxy, simply choose Add at the top right corner

   
3. Assign a name to your SERP API

   Please select a meaningful name, as the zone’s name cannot be changed once created.

4. Click Add

Before continuing, verify your account

If you haven’t yet added a payment method, you’ll be prompted to add one at this point to verify your account. If it’s your first time using Bright Data, then you’ll also receive a $5 bonus credit to get you started!

You will not be charged anything at this point and this is solely for verification purposes

Don’t worry, we’ll cover all the configurations in the next section Configure your Proxy